The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

Cedar Hill Farm is excited to announce the addition of the Corn Maize
to their annual fall activities. Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch and Corn
Maize along with the petting zoo, pony rides, Hay Fort, Chicken Show
and tractor drawn hayrides will be open to the public from September 26
to October 30. Experience the Corn Maize turned haunted on Friday and
Saturday nights along with the Haunted Hayride and Trail of Terror.
These three unique haunted attractions will start at dark.
September 26-October 30, 2011
Mon. - Fri. 10 am – 2 pm
Sat. 10 am – 5 pm
Sun. 1 pm – 5 pm
CedarHill Farm
008 Love Rd, Hernando
662-429-2540
www.cedarhfarm.com/pumpkin.php and www.cedarhfarm.com/halloween.php
Admission: All Access Combo Package: $20.00 (a $7.00 savings) Sorry no Pets!

This festival includes over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors and is centered on the Historic Hernando Square, featuring live music, food and kids activities. A 5K race/walk begins at 7:30 a.m. Local businesses will offer free gifts and services for prize drawings.
May 25, 2011
Hernando Court Square
Hwy 51 at Commerce Street
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662.281.8875
www.hernandooptimist.org
Admission: Free admission and free parking

Calling all history buffs, heritage enthusiasts, artisans and music lovers! Historic DeSoto Museum and log cabin's annual museum open house offers reinactors, speakers, live Bluegrass, cakewalks, exhibits, family fun and BBQ. Exhibitors will display their crafts, skills, and talents and educational interactive opportunities will be available for children of all ages!
April 9, 2011
DeSoto County Museum
111 E. Commerce
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662.429.8852
www.desotomuseum.org
Admission: Free

Most of Jim Anderson’s handmade stoneware pottery is thrown on a potter's wheel. No "ram press" or "slip cast" methods are used. Because each piece is handmade there will be variations in the sizes of the items and the finish of the glaze which attributes to both the beauty and the curse of handmade pottery. He uses the best quality stoneware clay available and mixes his glazes by hand. His pottery is dishwasher safe, nontoxic, oven proof, and can be used in the microwave. Anderson’s Pottery 2701 Scott Rd. Hernando, MS 38632 662-429-7922 Call for appointment jimanderson121@gmail.com www.jimandersonpottery.com

A sailor’s haven, a fisherman’s dream and a draw for hunters, campers and hikers, Arkabutla Lake is just 20 minutes south of Memphis, Tenn. in DeSoto County, Miss. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Coldwater River, this 33,000-acre lake has prevailing westerly winds which makes it one of the best sailing lakes in the nation. It has eight boat ramps and 333 campsites, nature trails, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds and swimming beaches. More than 35,600 acres of land surrounding the lake are open to public hunting for waterfowl, small game and large game. Fish in the lake include largemouth and white bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, and is rated one of the top-five crappie fishing locations in the U.S. Because of the lake’s turbidity and lack of depth, all game fish tend to stay shallow.
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
662-562-6261
www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Lakes/ms/arkabutla/
Admission: Free

Located just seven miles from Hernando. The 40,704 acre lake is rated one of the top five crappie fishing lakes in the country, and offers opportunities for largemouth and white bass, as well as channel and flathead catfish. Arkabutla opens 37,700 acres of land to the public for hunting throughout the year. It's prevailing westerly wind makes Arkabutla one of the best sailing lakes in the nation. You can enjoy excellent sailing, swimming at one of the three beaches, or setting up camp at one of 333 campsites. There are picnic areas, playgrounds and a variety of events year round, including a Deer Hunt for Persons with Disabilities. As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Arkabutla Lake features: activity area, bath house, boat ramp, developed camping (234), primitive camping (60), fishing, a nature trail, picnic areas, sailing, skiing, swimming, and RV dump station.  Campground Facilities:  Dub Patton, Hernando Point and South Abutment
3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd.
Hernando, MS
Phone: 662.562.6261
Fax: 601.631.7133
www.mvk.usace.army.mil

The kids can pet the animals in our petting zoo, ride a pony, and play on our play areas. Catch a trophy bass in our private pond or divide up into teams to play volleyball, horseshoes or even paintball. Enjoy our beautiful picnic areas, pavilion, nice restroom facilities and indoor Country Kitchen and Gift Shop. Annual Easter tours from March 15-March 22. Annual Planting tours from March 24-April 11 (registration required). Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze from Sept. 29-Nov. 2. Haunted Hayride and Trail of Terror from Oct. 10-Nov. 1
008 Love Rd.
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662.429.2540
Fax: 662.449.3421
www.cedarhfarm.com
Admission: General admission-$8.00 (Under 2 Free) All Access Wristband $20.00;  Easter Tour, Planting Tour, Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze: $7.50; Haunted Hayride-$9; Trail of Terror-$10

Cedar Hill Farm is a family owned and operated farm with 120 acres of rolling hills, surrounded by cedar tree lined fences and woods. Each year improvements are made to make Cedar Hill Farm one of the top Agri-Tourism businesses in the Mid-South. In season, you can pick your own strawberries, blackberries and vegetables, and in the fall and winter, choose and cut your own Pumpkin and Christmas tree. Cedar Hill Farm is open to the public seasonally and open by reservation for private parties, corporate events, family reunions and weddings year around. Every season brings something new to the farm. The Snack Bar will still be open to the public during our Fall Festival, Annual Easter Egg Hunts and our Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Hours. 008 Love Road Hernando, Ms. 38632 Phone (662) 429-2540 Fax (662) 449-3421 www.cedarhfarm.com cedarhfarm@yahoo.com

With over 500 mature plants ready for picking this summer, Cedar Hill Farms will be adding to the berry patch every year to accommodate the large number of people who want to pick produce straight from the farm. The strand planted is the Kiowa strand developed by the University  of Arkansas. With thorny bushes, but flavorful and sweet large berries averaging 11-13grams/berry. Makes good jams & jellies, store well, and have a long picking season. Call to check availability. Other varieties of naturally grown fruits and vegetables will be added in the future. Check back for updates! Prices are subject to change; call for current prices.
June 1
Wed. – Fri. 8am -5pm
Sat. – 10am-5pm
Closed – Sun. – Tue.
Cedar Hill Farms
008 Love Road
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662- 429-2540
cedarhfarm@yahoo.com
Fees: $2/Pint; $4/Quart

December and January are the best months to view bald eagles, waterfowl, and a variety of gulls on the river between the trails. In fall and winter, the skies are engraved with formations of ducks, geese, pelicans, gulls, herons, shorebirds, and songbirds. Woodland species are more often encountered in late spring and early summer with their young-of-the-year.
From I-55, exit at Hernando onto Hwy 304 and follow the signs 14 miles to Arkabutla Dam and the trails
Hernando, MS
Phone: 662.562.6261
www.mvk.usace.army.mil/lakes